Early Language and Literacy Development
Date:
June 9 All day
Price:
Instructor(s):
Danielle Kent, M.S., CCC-SLP
Event Type:
Hybrid
Graduate Credits:
3
Intended Audience:
Early Childhood Educators & Early Childhood Special Educators
Participants must attend all events:
- Event Date
- Event Date
This course focuses on the nature of language development (including phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics) from infancy through grade three with a specific focus on the development of these skills in preschool and kindergarten.Various theoretical perspectives on how language develops will be discussed. This course provides a basic understanding of cultural and linguistic aspects of first and second language acquisition and an overview of communication disorders.
The connections between oral speech and language skills to early literacy development are examined, as well as a preliminary introduction to early reading and writing strategies. This course includes an overview of assistive technologies used for communication and literacy in early childhood. The Vermont Early Learning Standards will be integrated as a tool for creating developmentally appropriate language learning opportunities.
Start/End Dates: June 19 – August 3, 2025
Class Meetings:
6/14/2025: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM (in person class)
7/5/2025: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM (synchronous online class)
7/26/2025: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM (in person class)
